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New 'rules of engagement' with alcohol lobby

LAPs give local communities more input into licensing decisions. Photo: Getty Images

New 'rules of engagement' with alcohol lobby

New "rules of engagement" for health officials dealing with the alcohol industry are coming after a senior staffer complained a public health manager had been "way too friendly" with booze lobbyists.

Whānau of missing 17-year-old 'distraught'

CCTV images show Whetu Bennett at Auckland's Lynn Mall, the last place she was seen. Photo: NZ...

Whānau of missing 17-year-old 'distraught'

Whetu Bennett was last seen outside an Auckland mall early on Tuesday afternoon.

More heavy rain on the way for flooded regions

Minister for Emergency Management Mark Mitchell and Tasman Deputy Mayor Stuart Bryant speak to...

More heavy rain on the way for flooded regions

Following a helicopter survey, Tasman's deputy mayor says damage to the Motueka Valley is more extensive than could be seen from the ground.

Lotto 2494

Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.

Soggy showdown: Resident confronts council boss

Waiting for more sandbags as rain continues to fall on Saturday. PHOTOS: KIRA CARRINGTON

Soggy showdown: Resident confronts council boss

A Spring Creek resident confronted the boss of the Marlborough District Council as he and the mayor visited the flooded township after a "precautionary" 24-hour evacuation order was lifted.

Pair rescued from car rooftop in Canterbury

Two men have been rescued by helicopter after they became stranded on the rooftop of their car in a flooded river in Canterbury.

Residents advised to remain cautious after floods

Waihopai and Wairau rivers. Photo: Webcam/Marlborough District Council

Residents advised to remain cautious after floods

A Civil Defence controller for Nelson/Tasman has urged residents to be cautious and vigilant of their surroundings after flooding this weekend.

Sentencing reforms to 'restore law and order' come into effect

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the sentencing reforms were about restoring real...

Sentencing reforms to 'restore law and order' come into effect

The reforms will cap discounts judges can give to an offender and introduce aggravated factors at sentencing.

Death of prisoner in Auckland treated as homicide

Mt Eden Corrections Facility. Photo: RNZ

Death of prisoner in Auckland treated as homicide

Multiple investigations have been launched after a man died at Mt Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland.

Teens 'critical' after car crashes near house

Police say the driver lost control on the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway and crashed, with the...

Teens 'critical' after car crashes near house

Two teenagers remain in critical conditions after the car they were in left the road and ploughed into property near Auckland.

Person dies while clearing flood damage

A person has died while trying to clear flood damage in the Nelson area, police have confirmed.

Taranaki homes damaged in strong winds

Shirlene Patterson's 100-year-old villa in Tuiti St had much of its roof ripped off. Photo: RNZ

Taranaki homes damaged in strong winds

Residents in the Taranaki town of Waitara are assessing damage after strong winds ripped through the area.

NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich quits Parliament

New Zealand First MP Tanya Unkovich. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith

NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich quits Parliament

New Zealand First List MP Tanya Unkovich has resigned, saying she serves New Zealanders better in the private sector.

One dead, one critically hurt after suspicious crash in Auckland

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

One dead, one critically hurt after suspicious crash in Auckland

Police say a person has died and another is in a critical condition following a suspicious crash in Auckland overnight.

Dead orca found on Christchurch beach

The adult orca was first noticed by a member of the public at a beach north of Waimairi. Photo:...

Dead orca found on Christchurch beach

An adult orca has been discovered dead at a beach in Christchurch.

Flooding closes SH1 south of Picton

A key transport route at the top of the South Island has closed due widespread flooding.

First seats installed at Christchurch's new stadium

First seats installed at Christchurch's new stadium

The first seats have been installed at Christchurch's new central city stadium.

'Selfish' drug driver led 20 police cars on chase

Police swarmed the vehicle at Onehunga Dress Smart shopping centre after a pursuit across...

'Selfish' drug driver led 20 police cars on chase

A man who led up to 20 police cars on a reckless, citywide chase before being cornered in a mall carpark and pulled from his vehicle has been blasted by a judge for his “stupid” actions.

State of emergency declared for part of South Island

Flooding at Spring Creek last year. Photo: Samantha Gee / RNZ

State of emergency declared for part of South Island

Some residents in Spring Creek, north of Blenheim, have been told to evacuate their homes by 9am Friday as heavy rain threatens the Marlborough region.

Families booking holidays a year in advance: travel agent

Families are booking flights a year in advance for some holidays, according to a travel agent....

Families booking holidays a year in advance: travel agent

Families are having to book holidays a year in advance to get an affordable escape according to a travel agent.

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